Did a dayhike to Olancha Peak via Sage Flat Rd. No crampons or ice axe needed. Starting around 10,000' on the PCT there are snow drifts which make routefinding a little challenging as the boot paths aren't always going the right direction. The snow has a boot trail though it, just use caution if icy, but passable without gear. Overall a beautiful day, saw two PCT folk trekking along, they seemed to be in good spirits. The summit register is full if someone is heading that way soon.......enjoy the photos......

I went up there on Saturday (6/11) and the snow was even less of an issue. I added a new book for the register. Though I looked both coming and going (and during a previous failed attempt to 10,000') I was never ever to find the the bypass through Bear Trap Meadow- was it a trail or just a x-country route? My photos are here - http://www.meetup.com/LasVegasMountaine ... /31535191/